Paul Jacobson

Tag: fonts

  • A new, open source font designed for aircraft cockpit screens

    A new, open source font designed for aircraft cockpit screens

    I get a kick out of stuff like this: In 2010, Airbus initiated a research collaboration with ENAC and Université de Toulouse III on a prospective study to define and validate an “Aeronautical Font”: the challenge was to improve the display of information on the cockpit screens, in particular in terms of legibility and comfort…

  • The story behind Comic Sans – take a deep breath

    The story behind Comic Sans – take a deep breath

    Comic Sans is probably a swear word for many designers and it has prompted strong reactions to its widespread use. However you feel about it, do you know how it came to be? It’s an interesting story.